J.K. Simmons, Hugh Jackman, Ben Mendelsohn, Helen Estabrook, Jason Reitman Photo

From: Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman Receives the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film

On Monday night, Academy Award nominated actor Hugh Jackman received the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Ritz Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, CA. Jackman was honored for his illustrious career in film and his recent work in The Front Runner. On hand to celebrate this momentous occasion were cast mate J.K. Simmons, Director Jason Reitman, and longtime friend Ben Mendelsohn.